The movie Free Willy, centered on a boy befriending an orca whale, was released in theaters across the United States.
Following Free Willy's success, public interest and awareness regarding orca whales and marine conservation significantly increased.
The sequel to Free Willy was released, continuing the story of Jesse and the orca whale Willy.
The third installment of the Free Willy series was released, featuring new adventures of the characters.
Jesse is detained by authorities and subsequently placed in a foster home near the marine park.
Jesse visits the marine park for community service and meets Willy, the captive orca whale.
Jesse forms a bond with Willy, gaining his trust inside the tank.
Jesse observes the poor conditions and neglect Willy and the marine animals face at the park.
Jesse discovers that Willy was captured from the wild and separated from his pod.
Plans are revealed to close down Willy’s tank, endangering his wellbeing.
Determined to help, Jesse makes a plan to release Willy back into the ocean.
With the help of his friends, Jesse frees Willy from captivity and evades the park authorities.
Willy leaps over the breakwater and rejoins his pod in the ocean, symbolizing his freedom.
